Using a shaver socket to supply a bathroom mirror light?

[The_Gza]

I've put up a mirror with a light in the bathroom - there's no wiring for the light at the moment, but there is a shaver socket nearby.

My question is, can I run a supply from the back of the shaver socket to the light? The light has a pull cord for switching it on/off if that makes a difference.

Thanks

[freecar]

Probably not, I believe a shaver socket (what a lovely quaint idea, is it for a shaver or to give yourself that hotel buzz every time you shower!) runs at 110V and your light will probably be 230V so wont be compatible.

There are light units with shaver sockets in them, they might be set up to run on lower voltage.

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freecar said:

Probably not, I believe a shaver socket (what a lovely quaint idea, is it for a shaver or to give yourself that hotel buzz every time you shower!) runs at 110V and your light will probably be 230V so wont be compatible.

There are light units with shaver sockets in them, they might be set up to run on lower voltage.

Erm, all wrong.

The shaver socket is fed via 230V mains, so to OP original question - yes.

They have 110V & 230V output, but this is via an isolation transformer.

As for quaint? Try connecting an electric toothbrush charger to a shaver light.

[rfisher]

OK - next question.

Can you run 1 item off the 240V output socket and another at the same time off the 110V output?

Seem to recall that there's an isolator built in to stop this.

[freecar]

Smiler. said:

freecar said:

Probably not, I believe a shaver socket (what a lovely quaint idea, is it for a shaver or to give yourself that hotel buzz every time you shower!) runs at 110V and your light will probably be 230V so wont be compatible.

There are light units with shaver sockets in them, they might be set up to run on lower voltage.

Erm, all wrong.

The shaver socket is fed via 230V mains, so to OP original question - yes.

They have 110V & 230V output, but this is via an isolation transformer.

As for quaint? Try connecting an electric toothbrush charger to a shaver light.

My apologies, I didn't mean to cause any offence.

I didn't realise that the transformer was in the socket, it's still pretty true that you can't plug a 240V light into a 110V socket, which is what I assuemd the question meant.

I'll slink away with my electric toothbrush plugged in elsewhere with an adaptor. I wouldn't want to offend the quaint owners of 70s shaver sockets.

This is why I hardly ever try to help people anymore, you didn't need to come across rude and superior, I didn't. You could easily have informed somebody with less knowledge than you without condescending to them. Someone asked for help I offered some, you didn't agree so not only did you have to post that but you also had to try to make me feel small. If you couldn't get the tongue in cheek aspect of my quaint comment then I suggest the written word is not your best form of communication.

[Ganglandboss]

The_Gza said:

I've put up a mirror with a light in the bathroom - there's no wiring for the light at the moment, but there is a shaver socket nearby.

My question is, can I run a supply from the back of the shaver socket to the light? The light has a pull cord for switching it on/off if that makes a difference.

Thanks

In principle, there is no problem with doing what you suggest, although I cannot say yes or no in your case without seeing the existing installation and understanding exactly how the shaver socket is wired.

Please note that the risk of electric shock is increased in the bathroom and you should not be attempting this yourself unless you know exactly what you are doing. You will need to be aware of the requirements of BS 7671 in relation to bathrooms. Any work in a bathroom other than a like for like replacement is notifiable works so you will either have to use an approved domestic installer who can self certify or have it inspected by building control.

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freecar said:

My apologies, I didn't mean to cause any offence.

I didn't realise that the transformer was in the socket, it's still pretty true that you can't plug a 240V light into a 110V socket, which is what I assuemd the question meant.

I'll slink away with my electric toothbrush plugged in elsewhere with an adaptor. I wouldn't want to offend the quaint owners of 70s shaver sockets.

This is why I hardly ever try to help people anymore, you didn't need to come across rude and superior, I didn't. You could easily have informed somebody with less knowledge than you without condescending to them. Someone asked for help I offered some, you didn't agree so not only did you have to post that but you also had to try to make me feel small. If you couldn't get the tongue in cheek aspect of my quaint comment then I suggest the written word is not your best form of communication.

Ok